'Main' and 'mainly' are commonly confused words in English, but they should be used differently. 'Main' describes something that is principal, while 'mainly' equates more to 'for the most part'. Several synonyms for each term can be used to add variety to a manuscript.

Editing Tip: Alternative Words for 'Main' or 'Mainly' | AJE

"Main" and "mainly" are commonly confused words in English, although they should be used differently

"Main" describes something that is principal, while "mainly" equates more to "for the most part"

Several synonyms for each term can be used to add variety to a manuscript

Editing Tip: Alternative Words for "Main" or "Mainly"

A valuable tool in all of these situations is a thesaurus, which is a dictionary of synonyms, or words with the same or similar meanings.

Editing Tip: Using a Thesaurus | AJE

There are many reasons to strive for effective word choice, or 'diction,' including improving your style, tone, and content.

Tag: Synonyms

Editing Tip: Alternative Words for "Main" or "Mainly"

Editing Tip: Using a Thesaurus